Do you struggle with Christian reading? Reading is an important component in Christian discipleship–and not just for “devotional” flavor but the development of a Christian worldview and being equipped for apologetics, evangelism and Lordship of Christ in all spheres. In light of this a Christian theology on reading is foundational for the Christian life of the mind and practice. Here is a series by a Calvinistic Alliance Church on “A Christian Theology on Reading” covering the reading of Canonical and Non-canonical books. A good Christian theology of reading is the basis to properly motivate Christians to pursue spiritual reading, how to get the most out of their reading and discernment when reading non-canonical books.
The syllablus is available in PDF if you click on the following: Christian theology of Reading Syllabus (Property of TCAC)
Here are the 9 part audio messages in MP3s for this series:
Session 1: Why Read the Bible (Pages 2-4 of Syllabus)
Session 2: Why Read Other Books Part 1 of 2 (Pages 5-6 of Syllabus)
Session 3: Why Read Other Books Part 2 of 2 (Pages 5-10 of Syllabus)
Session 4: Historical Theology Case Study: Strong Christians Read (Pages 11-15 of Syllabus)
Session 5: Selecting Biblical Passages to Read (Pages 16-18 of Syllabus)
Session 6:Discernment in Selecting Books Wisely (Pages 19-21 of Syllabus)
Session 7: Discernment in reading Non-Canonical Books (Pages 22-25 of Syllabus)
Session 8: Twenty Five Recommended Christian books for the Christian (Pages 25)
Session 9: Christian Discipline of Reading (Pages 26-28)
Thanks for this! I am, at best, a prolific but undisciplined reader. I’ll listen to these. Have you read Lit!? I just got it but have not started it yet.
I have read Lit! and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I reviewed the book here: https://veritasdomain.wordpress.com/2012/03/28/book-review-lit-a-christian-guide-to-reading-books/
I thought Lit! was the best book I read out of all the books I read for last year (2012).
I also hope this would bless you!
I need to read Lit too. Head some great things about the book.
Its a good and edifying read :)
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Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome Jim, Lord Jesus Christ bless you and yours!
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